Director Corporate Development

JR United Kingdom; Wakefield; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment banking and M&A advisory firm seeks a Corporate Development Director based in London. The role focuses on identifying and executing strategic acquisition opportunities. Candidates with 8-12 years of relevant experience, strong financial skills, and fluent English are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation

Qualifications

• 8-12 years of experience in Corporate Development, M&A, or Investment Banking.
• Strong financial skills and advanced analytical abilities.
• Fluent in English.

Responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate, and initiate acquisition opportunities.
• Lead financial modeling, due diligence, and valuation.
• Engage with senior executives to align strategies.

Skills

Financial Modeling

Analytical Skills

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, or Related Field

MBA

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Wakefield, United Kingdom

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

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Job Description:

Gold & Aron Conseil is an executive search company, recruiting on behalf of our client.

We are looking for a Corporate Development Director for a leading investment banking and M&A advisory firm.

Important: Please only apply if you have prior experience in Corporate Development, M&A, Investment Banking, and are located in or willing to relocate to the London area.

Key information:

• Years of experience: 8-12 years.
• Experience in Corporate Development, M&A, Investment Banking, or equivalent is required. Prior corp dev experience is a strong plus.
• Strong financial skills, including advanced analytical abilities and expertise in financial modeling (DCF, LBO, Comps).
• Location: London
• Fluent in English
• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, or related field preferred
• MBA is a plus
• Competitive Compensation

Key job activities include:

• Origination: Identify, evaluate, and initiate acquisition opportunities aligned with strategic goals.
• Deal Execution: Lead financial modeling, due diligence, valuation, transaction structuring, and post-deal integration.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with internal teams and engage with senior executives, including C-suite, to align strategies and execute plans.
• Special Projects: Support ad-hoc analysis, presentations, and initiatives; help develop scalable processes and best practices across strategic workstreams.

Note: This is a corporate development role within an investment bank, not a traditional banker role. You will assist the bank in identifying and executing acquisition opportunities to expand its business lines, geographic reach, and capabilities.